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2) Has the patient already been tested for hepatitis C? If so, then quit. Below are suggested test names and test codes often used to indicate hepatitis C testing: HCV Diagnostic tests (potential names of tests) CPT Code Modifier Hepatitis C antibody 86803 QW* Hepatitis C antibody, confirmatory test (ie.
Guide. Hepatitis C virus (HCV) test is a blood test that looks for the genetic material (RNA) of the virus that causes hepatitis or for the proteins (antibodies) the body makes against HCV.These proteins will be present in your blood if you have a hepatitis C infection now or have had one in the past.CV is spread through infected blood. 1  Anti-HCV antibody tests look for antibodies to HCV in the blood, indicating an HCV infection has occurred. 2  This test cannot tell the difference between an acute or long-term (chronic) infection. 3  The enzyme immunoassay (EIA) may be the first test done to detect anti-HCV antibodies.